When to Seek Professional Help: A Guide for R+ Horse Enthusiasts 🐴
Jan 22, 2025
“Should I send my horse to training
Should I engage a professional to helpHow do I know”
Should I engage a professional to helpHow do I know”These are questions that I am commonly asked and for good reason. Your horse’s well being is involved and training can be the biggest source of enrichment and factor in determining quality of life for you both.
As compassionate horse enthusiasts, we are often involved in attempting to train our horses using positive reinforcement methods. While it's a wonderful approach that fosters a strong connection and a lot of clarity and mutual communication between horse and human, there may be times when we need additional support - not always an easy decision because of our emotional attachment and concern for our horses. Here's a breakdown of when to consider seeking professional help, lessons, or sending your horse to training:
When to Seek Professional Help 
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Persistent Behavioral Issues: If you're consistently struggling to shape a specific response or behavior, especially if ov...
